Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South31 hours ago
The aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is leaving the Middle EastThe carrier has been operating alongside the Abraham Lincoln in recent weeks amid fears of war breaking out between Israel and Iran.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 days ago
F-35 engine upgrade money could run out in months if budget not passedThe Pentagon has also paused negotiations on a performance-based logistics contract for the F-35 after cost and performance estimates underwhelmed.By Stephen Losey9 months ago
US quickly updated Israeli F-35s after Hamas attack, officials sayRep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the F-35 program has moved at "breakneck speed" to get capabilities and spare parts to Israel's fighter jets.By Stephen Losey9 months ago
Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts“The hardware is good,” Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt said. “It’s the rate at which they’re producing them to meet our production and retrofit needs."By Stephen Losey9 months ago
How the Navy is dealing with a military-wide grounding of OspreysWith the Osprey out of commission, officials say carriers have other options for ferrying people and supplies on and off the ships.By Geoff Ziezulewicz10 months ago
Navy fires head of recruiting for Los Angeles areaCmdr. Adam K. Pendleton took command of the unit about six months ago.By Geoff Ziezulewicz10 months ago
Early Ford carrier maintenance costs lower than planned, Navy saysEarly Ford-class maintenance costs are lower than expected, meaning the aircraft carriers could save more than predicted compared to the Nimitz class.By Megan Eckstein10 months ago
US fires back after ballistic missile attack on Iraq baseThe number of attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East has risen to 66.By Meghann Myers10 months ago
Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fixThe first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.By Stephen Losey10 months ago
When will the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group come home?The carrier and its armada left the East Coast in May.By Geoff Ziezulewicz10 months ago
US Navy seeks to raise allowed number of accidental whale collisionsThe Navy requested a cap increase on the number of marine mammals it is allowed to unintentionally harm during Pacific training.By Jonathan Lehrfeld10 months ago